Your Personal Friction Map | Life Friction Reset (Part 10)
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Life Friction Reset — Part 10 (Final)
You don’t need another reset.
You need a way to see what quietly slows you down.
This is not a checklist.
It’s a way of noticing — and adjusting — over time.
At the beginning of this series, life felt heavy without a clear reason.
Nothing was broken. Nothing dramatic was wrong.
There was just too much resistance — spread thinly across everything.
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- What a friction map is
- Why mapping beats fixing
- The four friction zones
- How to update your map over time
- What changes when you can see clearly
What a Friction Map Is
A friction map is a simple mental model.
It shows where energy leaks — not to judge them, but to notice them.
Unlike a plan, a map doesn’t demand action. It offers orientation.
Why Mapping Beats Fixing
Fixing assumes something is wrong.
Mapping assumes something is interacting poorly — and can be adjusted.
When you map friction, you stop reacting and start choosing.
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The Four Friction Zones
Most friction falls into four areas:
- Attention — interruptions, context switching
- Admin — maintenance, follow-ups, paperwork
- Decisions — repeated choices, renegotiations
- Transitions — starting, stopping, switching modes
You don’t need to eliminate these zones. You just need to know where yours cluster.
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How to Update Your Map
Revisit your map monthly.
Ask:
- What feels lighter than last month?
- What new friction appeared?
- What no longer deserves attention?
Small updates keep systems humane.
What Changes When You Can See Clearly
You stop blaming yourself for low energy.
You stop chasing perfect systems.
Life becomes easier — not because it’s simple, but because it’s understood.
This Isn’t the End — It’s Orientation
You don’t need to optimize your life. You just need to keep friction visible.
Return to this map whenever life feels heavier than it should. The skill you’ve built is noticing — and that lasts.
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